This step-by-step guide on conducting bail hearings offers the insight and practical advice that is sure to make it an indispensable addition to every criminal defense practitioner's bookshelf.

Written by an experienced and committed criminal defense lawyer, A Practitioner's Guide to Preparing and Presenting Bail Hearings takes the reader through every stage of the bail hearing process, from the initial meeting with the client to the final decision of the court.

Written with a casual and engaging tone – and peppered with personal anecdotes – this book succeeds in being both an easy read and an invaluable resource. Topics covered include preparing your client, dealing with sureties, negotiating with the Crown and understanding the roles of the different people in the courtroom. At the end of each chapter, a "top tips" section summarizes the most important and relevant points and is easily accessible by practitioners before and during a bail proceeding.

A handy reference

A Practitioner's Guide to Preparing and Presenting Bail Hearings will be useful for all criminal lawyers, especially articling students in criminal law and new criminal lawyers who are often charged with handling bail hearings, but are given little guidance about how to best approach the process. This volume will also be helpful for law students as well as students in the Law Practice Program at Ryerson University as it provides insight into bail hearings in general and how to conduct them successfully. In addition, it would be a valuable addition to law libraries.